Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL91LA036

LA GRANGE, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N2187C

CESSNA 195B

Analysis

THE AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT WAS ON LANDING ROLL WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED WHEN IT RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A DITCH. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE TAILWHEEL STEERING SPRING HAD FAILED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE TAILWHEEL STEERING SPRING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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